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Honolulu Pilots Food Scrap Composting
Honolulu will launch a pilot food scrap composting program on April 1, allowing households in six communities to place food waste into green compost carts. City officials say the program targets one of the largest sources of landfill waste and could expand islandwide later this year. read more
DOE Falls Short on Local Food Goals
The Department of Education reported only modest gains in purchasing local food during the 2024â25 school year, spending about 6.5% of its food budget on local ingredients. The department remains far from its goal of reaching 30% local sourcing by 2030, though officials point to future regional kitchens as a potential boost. details
Meet the Woman Fighting the Ala Wai Bridge
For nearly two decades, MĆÊ»iliÊ»ili resident Laura Ruby has led opposition to a proposed pedestrian bridge over the Ala Wai Canal, pushing for deeper environmental review and community input. Her persistence has delayed the project and reshaped its planning, even as the city moves closer to selecting contractors. check it out
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TEMP 80° | 66° |
UV INDEX 5.0 Moderate |
WEATHER Mostly Sunny |
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đŸ PICK ME UP PAWHANA đŸ
Meet this lovable lineup: Scooby Doo, a real life mini Scooby with that blue collar. Little Bear, a wiggly two month old pup who is pure chaos, curiosity, and puppy energy. And Juneau, a Siberian husky mix who lives for adventure, fresh air, and bonding with his peeps.
Tuner Empire Hawaii Car Show 2026
Sat Feb. 7
5PM
Neal Blaisdell Center
One of HawaiÊ»iâs biggest car shows rolls back into Blaisdell with custom builds, live performances, competitions, and serious flex energy. Between the trophies, vendors, and exclusive merch drops, this one blurs the line between car culture and full-on lifestyle showcase. Car registration sold out fast last year, so spectators should move accordingly.
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Endless Styles Festival
Sat Feb. 7
4PMâ10PM
Waikīkī Beachcomber poolside at Hawaiian Aroma Caffé
This free breaking and hip hop dance festival brings island talent and world-class dancers together for battles, performances, and bragging rights. Expect 2v2 breaking, open style throwdowns, DJs on rotation, and a poolside crowd that actually knows what it is watching. Tickets are free but required, clout is earned.
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Punahou Carnival
Fri Feb. 6 â Sat Feb. 7
11AMâ10PM
Punahou School
Now in its 94th year, this classic community carnival goes full jungle theme with rides, games, and legendary local food booths. Hosted by Punahouâs Class of 2027, it is two days of controlled chaos, sugar highs, and nostalgia disguised as school fundraising. Pace yourself, the malasadas will test you.
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Wednesday 4th
Made in Hawaii Whiskey & Liquor Tasting | 6PM | Honolulu
Guided by the RHS Distillery team, this 80 to 100 minute tasting pours six samples including Mahalo Bourbon and Nakamura Japanese Style Whiskey while breaking down how Hawaiiâs warm, humid climate accelerates aging and punches up flavor. swirl some glasses
Five For Fighting Live | 6:30PM & 9PM | Blue Note
John Ondrasik brings the piano driven hits behind âSupermanâ and â100 Yearsâ to Waikiki, blending intimate storytelling with the chart topping songs that made Five For Fighting a defining voice of the 2000s.
6:30PM & 9PM
WLW Wednesdays: Hot Takes & Vibe Checks | 7PM | Honolulu
Hosted by Soph, this guided game night turns Agree, Disagree, or Itâs Complicated prompts into table hopping conversations designed for lesbian, sapphic, trans, and non-binary folks who prefer opinions over pickup lines. check the vibe
Thursday 5th
Chamber Week(s): State of the Economy | 7:45AM | Downtown
Governor Josh Green, Senate President Ronald Kouchi, Speaker Nadine Nakamura, CNBCâs Scott Cohn, and UH economist Carl Bonham break down Hawaiiâs 2026 economic outlook before most people finish their coffee. read the room
ANNOâ26: Bridging Generations | 8AM | UHM
This two day conference brings scholars and artists from UHM and Ko Hawaiâi Pae âÄina together for panels, films, and workshops focused on Indigenous performance and passing knowledge across generations. pass it down
Weekly Traditional Poi Making Workshop | 3PM | Kaneohe
Learn hands on poi making with papa and pĆhaku kuÊ»iÊ»ai, a practice once banned in 1911, then take home fresh paÊ»iÊ»ai or poi you made yourself straight from the kalo. pound some poi
Ono Grindz and Makeke at Wai Kai | 4PM | Wai Kai
More than 50 local vendors set up weekly with food trucks, crafts, and small businesses making this Thursday market a full lap around local flavor. shop small
Friday 6th
What the Truck?! Waikele | 4PM | Waipahu
This long running Waikele Center food fest packs 60+ trucks and pop ups, from Uncle Laniâs Poi Mochi to Waialua BBQ, plus karaoke and a smoke free, family and pet friendly setup. eat everything
Capitol Modern First Friday | 5PM | Capitol Modern
Steven Kou and Backset soundtrack an all ages night of art as the new Trifecta exhibit opens alongside an Art+Flea market and live garden performances. art stroll
Hawaii Dance Bomb | 6:30PM | Honolulu
A judgment free dance night built for the ladies who miss moving their bodies, soundtracked by 90s and 00s hits with bonus free neck massages and charcuterie. shake it off
Groundation: A Tribute to Bob Marley | 8PM | The Republik
Founded by Harrison Stafford in 1998, Groundation blends roots reggae with jazz and dub, bringing songs from their 11th album Candle Burning into a live set built on improvisation and deep grooves. feel the vibration
Sarah de Warren | 9PM | Hawaiian Brianâs
The voice behind Eli Brownâs âBe The One,â with 500 million streams and credits from Kaskade to REZZ, brings her trance, techno, and house driven live set to the Brianâs stage. press play
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Saturday 7th
Chinese Lunar New Year Lion Dance | 10:30AM | Kapolei Shopping Center
Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association kicks off the Year of the Horse with high flying platform leaps, merchant blessings, and complimentary fortune cookies near Sushi Bay. feed the lions
Live from the Atherton: Mele Hawaiʻi with Gregory Juan | 6PM | Honolulu
NÄ HĆkĆ« Hanohano Award winner and Grammy nominee Gregory Juan performs songs from Kauluwehi, an album dedicated to his grandfather and rooted deeply in Hawaiian language and tradition. mele moment
Foghat | 7PM | Blue Note
Celebrating 55 years of boogie rock, Foghat brings Sonic Mojo and the still unstoppable Slow Ride energy to an intimate Blue Note stage. slow ride
Audiophile Presents K Pop Night | 9PM | Hawaiian Brianâs
Chen and Angie join the K Pop Club Night crew for a dance floor packed with high energy hits and full concert level enthusiasm. dance it out
Sunday 8th
HK Traditional Lifestyle Tour | 8:30AM | Chinatown
This guided Chinatown walk traces Hong Kong cultural ties with stops at hidden neighborhood gems and wraps with lunch at Hong Kong Cafe or Hawaii Dim Sum and Seafood. walk it off
HSO: Brahms & Black Dragon | 4PM | Hawaii Theatre
Geomungo virtuoso Yoon Jeong Heo premieres Honolulu composer Donald Reid Womackâs Black Dragon with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra under Dane Lam alongside Messiaen and Brahmsâ Symphony No. 4. hear the dragon
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